Senior Database Administrator

Amentum is seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator to support a Department of War (DoW) customer in Spokane, Washington. The successful candidate will provide enterprise database administration and SharePoint infrastructure support in a secure DoW environment. This position requires extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint 2019 on-premises, Windows Server technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a highly structured mission-focused environment. Main Responsibilities: Database Administration •    Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019 – 2025 environments across development, test, and production systems. •    Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions. •    Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance. •    Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities. •    Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering. •    Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance. •    Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues. •    Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency. •    Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization. •    Create custom reports based on customer requirements. SharePoint Administration •    Administer and support SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades. •    Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration. •    Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs. •    Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features. •    Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance. •    Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint-related issues. Security, Operations & Collaboration •    Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices. •    Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities. •    Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans. •    Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams. •    Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives. •    Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements. Minimum Requirements: •    Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance. •    7 or more years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on-premises environment; or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience. •    Meet DoD 8140 advanced level workforce qualification requirements. •    Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security. •    Strong experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management. •    Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and third-party utilities such as Quest and Bamboo. •    Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance. •    Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling. •    Experience with PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation scripting. •    Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations. •    Experience developing database design documentation including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), functional specifications, and technical documentation. •    Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes. •    Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues. •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •    Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation, especially related to their integration with SharePoint and use of macros. •    Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary technical team under demanding operational schedules. •    Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and government stakeholders. Other requirements: •    This is a non-remote, full-time on-site position located in Spokane, Washington. •    Standard work schedule is 40 hours per week/8 hours per day with the occasional need to flex hours based on customer support needs. •    Some after-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer requirements, including weekends and holidays. •    Occasional travel may be required (0-10%). •    Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods